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@malaika you said you are not unhappy, however you piece of prose do come across that way. obviously there is no fire in your union, since you have no interesting story to impart to us. believe me i am not being disrespectful, but when i reach 30, i hope i will be able to stand on the top of the world and shout " I AM A HAPPILY MARRIED MAN". i think thats what a good marriage do to people.

You're very correct.

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Jazakumullah khayran.

Salam alaykum,
On salatul fatih, though its content is good, it cannot be traced to Rasullullah S.A.W). The companions once asked him (s.a.w) (when he told them that Allah sends salah on him and the people are enjoined to do same) how they should send salh on him and he (s.a.w) taught them Salatu -Ibrahim. This is what is recorded that the Sahaabah and Taabi'un used to recite. Salaatu-faatih came about long after these groups. Between what the Prophet himself (s.a.w) taught and what he did not even hear about, which one should we prefer?
He (s.a.w) also told us that the straight path is clear and the crooked path is obvious, and what is in-between these is doubtful and enjoined us to leave the doubtful matters.
On the spreading of white clothes, this is a common practise among the Tijaniyyah, Quadriyyah and the likes. They spread a white sheet on the floor and sit round it to do their adhkaar, usually chanting it. Thier belief is that during the adhkaar, their leader whom the sects are named after, would appear in their midst and sit on the white clothing. This is sheer innovation if I may say.
Some people who are non members of the sect join them after salah innocently not knowing what they're really upto.My dad used to be a member but Alhamdulilah he realised their ills and left the sect.
Allahu Ta'alaa a'lam

Insha Allah, I would raise a thread on some practise infused into Islam in the name of beautifying Islam (Bidiah) which happens to be common among some Islamic societies.
Please do.
Can you shed light on the fabricated hadith you mentioned and let us view it in the light of the Quran and Sunnah? I do not indulge in follow follow. I follow the teaching of the Quran, Sunnah and Hadith

I can't quote specifically now. But I'm not usually so comfortable with their lectures. And moreso when Ustadh Dhikrullah Shaafi (hope u know him) condemns reknowned scholars like Albani,

@virgo
Me think u're making u're a mountain out of a molehill here. what's so big in a female moderating an ordinary forum? What orders does she give? How exactly does this constitute haram? I mean, Or is there more to this than meets the ordinary eye (like mine)? Maybe we should be let into the roles Mukina play here that make it seem like that of an Imam. Abi? Someone pls enlighten me o.
Mukina, how much is your salary, perhaps someone is envious of ur sit ?

Jazakallah khayran. Now, U remind me of that book, 'Ideal Muslimah'. Very good indeed, it helped me too a lot.

I never knew it's Al-muhajirun that Nigerians turn to Almajiri. I dont think we should compare those noble Sahaabah to what we have today in the north and other parts of Nigeria.

salam alaykum brother babs. Be careful with TMC o. They make use of some fabricated hadith and U know the implication of that. Note, I'm not trying to be judgemental or discriminatory. It's all in good spirit. I've attended a number of thier programmes along Oshodi-Apapa express way.
(moderators, sorry for deviating from the topic)

Mustay, salam alaykum, those words weren't mine, I was trying to quote javalove. He spoke my mind.

Mukina, jazakillah khayran. Did u get my other request?
Secondly, please I need advise on how to encourage the sister more. She still wears weave-on, paints her nails etc and I don't want to seem to be rushing her and at the same time, I'm wishing she gets things right ASAP. I feel so concerned because the husband is so busy and she even complained that he's not patient enough in teaching her.

please davidylan, don't corrupt this thread.

[table][/table] Re: Any Nasfat Member In The House?
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well, i know about  nasfat but i just have never attended their events. the organizers need to do lots of re-orientation for their members. we have people who don't observe solats but believe nasfat is it, especially women. i live in lagos island and thats the case here, i don't know about ogun state.

it looks like to me the cele people are being copied sef. the way lots of the women dress is not islamic. white transparent garments all that bullshit. fine the organizers might not know of all these but they need to talk lots of sense into the heads of the members. they should also emphasize the importance of solat to them because lots of them shun solats and go for nasfats.

They also do programmes late into the night or even overnight. in Lagos island where i stay, even xtians attend the programs for the sake of "chicks" they can get for the night. u find boys and girls mingling together and all that[table]
Jazakumullah khayran. You spoke my mind. NASFAT needs to do a lot of homework.

Re: Any Nasfat Member In The House?
« #17 on: July 07, 2008, 01:40 PM »

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well, i know about nasfat but i just have never attended their events. the organizers need to do lots of re-orientation for their members. we have people who don't observe solats but believe nasfat is it, especially women. i live in lagos island and thats the case here, i don't know about ogun state.

it looks like to me the cele people are being copied sef. the way lots of the women dress is not islamic. white transparent garments all that bullshit. fine the organizers might not know of all these but they need to talk lots of sense into the heads of the members. they should also emphasize the importance of solat to them because lots of them shun solats and go for nasfats.

They also do programmes late into the night or even overnight. in Lagos island where i stay, even xtians attend the programs for the sake of "chicks" they can get for the night. u find boys and girls mingling together and all that
Jazakumullah khayran. You spoke my mind. NASFAT needs to do a lot of homework.

Jazakallah khayran. I really appreciate this. Even I, have gained a lot. Now, can I get any good Islamic site where this kind of information is? I want to send it to the lady's husband.
Secondly, please I need advise on how to encourage the sister more. She still wears weave-on, paints her nails etc and I don't want to seem to be rushing her and at the same time, I'm wishing she gets things right ASAP. I feel so concerned because the husband is so busy and she even complained that he's not patient enough in teaching her.

Salam alaykum,
Pleas i need advise about a new convert. A friend just got married to Christian lady and alhamdulilah, she's ready to do Islam. But they're getting different advises from people on how she'll become a Muslim.
My question is: Is it enough for her to pronounce the shahadah and have the intention of becoming a Muslimah or she has to undergo the ritual birth before she can start observing salah and other obligations?

My brothers have said it . Jazakumullah khayran to U all. Under no circumstance shd a muslim work in d brewery or tobacco factoy! It's haram.

Does the woman know that you take her kids out? If she does, does she know your relationship with her husband? How old are the kids? Are they old enough to know U're their mum's rival and yet like u anyway? If they've (the couple) been having problems before U came on the scene, don't you think their problem gets compounded with your presence? Instead of the man to look for solutins to his family problem, he jumps out to seek for succour. How'll d problem get solved then? Men like this are dangerous and'll never change. If U eventually marry him and a little problem arises, he'll go look for another sisi to cry to.
     It's a different case if U'd met him after the divorce took place but not before. It's a good thing u decide to let go of him. You should also advise him to go and make peace with the mother of his kids.   May God provide u with ur own man as soon as U want it.

U've been with him for a year? and he's married? been with him as who? friend, lover? U're one of the reasons the marriage broke up. U're one of the reasons the woman is running away because u have made her husband disloyal.
you knew he's married and yet, u stuck with him for a year. Don't worry, the wife will soon leave for u to come in. Then, pasan ti won fi na iyaale nbe laja fun iyawo. hope u understand.

salam alaykum warahmatullah,
There's no doubt about the fact that Allah assigns different roles to the male and female gender according to His wisdom and majesty. We should not allow the modernity od today distract us from this fact. Examples abound in the Quran and sunnah pointing to the leadership roles of men. However, we should not at the same time, abuse these roles.
A female moderating in nairaland, I think, is not too much a role for a woman to occupy. Most of us do not even know Mukina personally. By moderating here, what Islamic law has she infringed upon, assuming a leadership role? What about the ameerahs we have in our MSS, and other Islamic organisations? Are they also committing wrong? I think Mukina's role here is even better because her job here doesn't expose her to free mixing with men, she's not engaged in any laborous work here. These are (some of) d things Islam considers when looking at the musimah and working.
If we say a woman should not moderate here, we can as well say a woman should not be a teacher, afterall, she's the leader in her class, a woman should not have a tailoring outfit where there'll be apprentices etc etc.
Please let's not make an issue out of this.

I just want to make a correction of my earlier post. 'Towards Understanding Islam' was written by Abu A'la Mawdudi not Albani.

Salinson,
what are U trying to say? Even though your message isn't clear, I guess what U're saying is that U can find Muslims' posts in the religious section, if that is what U mean, then the reason for this is that Muslims have a seperate section named "Islam for Muslims" where Islam is discussed. You'll find this at the top left on the 'Religion' page.
If this is not what you're saying, could you be more explicit then?

No, my Imam does not have one. But be sure that the bible you have is manmade, this is an understatement anyway. When even Jesus never saw it. Those who invented christianity wrote the bible U have now. What U have now is the adulterated form of the original text. They have completely turned it upside down due to self desire or should I say out of ignorance. This was done several years back. How can U find that today? Why don't U acept the Holy book sent down after the torah, which is a complete guidance to all mankind. Come on David.

Even though what that guy did is very bad, so callous of him, U cannot deny a child his true paternity. Let him know who his true father is and allow the father have some access to his son. But if he's so irrresponsible, then I don't think it's wise to hand d son over to him. As far as I'm concerned, no one can take care of a child like the mother would. If the boy is handed over to him, who'll take care of him? his family members, his new wife or his irresponsible self? None qualify.
But then, for the sake of family ties and the future, Kennedy should not claim paternity of a boy that is not his. He's done exceptionally well by bringing up Rolland like his own and God'll reward him for this but blood relations should not be severed.
A meeting should be held where all parties concerned should gather and sort things out amicably. Let Rolland live with his mum and stepdad but know that he has a father somewhere. An arrangement should be made for their (Roland and his dad)meeting and familiarisation. Give both of them a chance and let's allow nature take it's course.

please I need to know LASU's programme on masters/postgraduate.
What's d academic calendar?
what are the courses they offer  in Arts faculty?
their fees etc.
tanx.

@babs
Your posts are ever motivating. Jazaakumullah khayran.
May Allah preserve our souls and let us die on the path of Islam.

mrpataki,
Of what benefit or significance is it to you if a woman speaks in the mosque or not? Has gender got anything to do with the message being preached? What if she's allowed, then? And if she's not, what's your headache?
There's no religion that gives honor to women as much as Islam does. In all matters, be it social, religious, family, name it, Islam has very special place for women. And to the question you asked, Islam does not forbid women from speaking in the mosques, or any public gathering for that matter. As for the mosques, a woman cannot lead in prayer, this is restricted to the men because men are the head and as Mukina mentioned earlier, women experience monthly impurities which stops them from observing salah. Aside these, it's the injunction of the Almighty that men be restricted to this job, so shall it continue to be. However, women are permitted to ask questions and make intellectual contributions even in the mosques. There are several instances in the lifetime of the Prophet(S.A.W) where women asked questions, made complaints and gave clarifications on religious matters and they were never faulted for doing so.
Even now, a woman can give religous talks to fellow sisters and can lead prayers with other women provided there is no man in their midst. Why is this so? Looking at it from the human angle, the voice of women is alluring and hence, distracting to most men.
And whether the word is spread on the internet, in the newspapers, verbally or wherever does not matter. what matters is that it is spread and people are gainfully enlightened.
A muslim woman does not need to be nakedly dressed with heavy make-up to stand before hundreds of men, dancing to and fro, displaying all she's got before she can teach the religion. Laa. Islam gives women more honor and respect than that. Our women are not commodities to be paraded. They are honored mothers, daughters, wives. Kapishe?

Salam alaykum,
Islam discourages the keeping of pictures except passport for identification and like reasons. This is the opinion of many scholars.
Rasulullah (S.A.W.) actually cursed the one who make pictures and the one for whom it is made. There is the hadith that narrates that when he (s.a.w) returned from a journey, Aisha (R.A.) had a curtain on her entrance which had pictures of animate things on it. He frowned at this and Aisha quickly removed the curtain and tore it up into pieces and made pillows with it.
Another hadith says that Muhammed (s.a.w) said the angels do not go into houses where there are dogs and pictures. These are not just statues but printed pictures like we have nowadays, since the picture on Aisha's curtain could not be regarded as statues.
He (s.a.w) also said that on the day of resurrection, Allah will call all the picture makers to come and put life into the pictures which they made (and they'll not be able to do so).
May Allah forgive our shortcomings and make us better Muslims. (amin)

I love every ayah of the Quran. Whenever I open unto Surah Ar-rahman, can't explain the feeling, it never ceases to revitalise my faith.
"Is there any reward for good other than good? Which of the blessings of your Lord will you deny?"

@ dominique
Read 'Towards Understanding Islam" by Nasirdeen Albani.
If U can also lay your hands on 'Fiqh of the family series' 1-10. It's a very good collection containing all what one needs to be a complete Muslim. This one is from the stables of Deen Communications Limited.
'Ideal Muslimah' is also a good book.